Cheddar Pudding

This Cheddar cheese bread pudding is delicious served either hot or cold with a salad.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch pie plate.

Step: 2

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until the grease has rendered out and the bacon has begun to brown. Stir in onion, and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes; set aside. Meanwhile, stir together the softened butter and mustard in a small bowl until smooth. Spread this mixture on both sides of the bread, and set aside. Whisk together the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, and sherry in a bowl.

Step: 3

Line the bottom and sides of the pie plate with 3 slices of buttered bread. Spread half of the bacon and onion mixture evenly onto the bread. Add another layer of bread, then the remaining onion mixture. Finish with the remaining 3 slices of bread. Pour the egg mixture over the pudding, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven until the center has firmed and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.

Per Serving: 597 calories; protein 26.3g; carbohydrates 35.5g; fat 38.6g; cholesterol 194.8mg; sodium 1153mg.